Posted by jay on December 14, 2004, at 19:53:54
In reply to Thioridazine (Mellaril / Melleril), posted by ed_uk on December 14, 2004, at 10:48:37
> Hello,
>
> Several years ago, thioridazine was one of the most widely prescribed drugs in the UK. Today, it is used only as a second-line treatment for schizophrenia. Its use was restricted due to the risk of serious arrhythmias, especially torsade de pointes.
>
> Thioridazine was popular because it is very cheap and is associated with a low incidence of extrapyramidal side effects. Sadly, it can cause strong peripheral anticholinergic side effects and is more hypotensive than most APs.
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> Has anyone on psycho-babble taken thioridazine? How did you find it? How did it compare with other APs that you've taken?
>I found Mellaril to have very, very little effect on agitation and major anxiety, while Risperdal, Seroquel, and Zyprexa have helped. It was almost like taking a sugar pill. Mind you, it takes about 2-3 mg's of Risperdal, and 15-20 mg's of Zyprexa to affect me. Many years on these meds seem to build up a bit of tolerance.
Jay
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